Coast Files

A large ship is found sailing the seas without a life on board. With no obvious signs of what happened, the mystery of The Mary Celeste lives on in popular culture as a ghost story. Listen in as we tell the true tale of this ghost ship, and perhaps you’ll find that fact is more terrifying than fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1795, a young boy was lured toward Oak Island, Nova Scotia after seeing a mysterious green light. He discovers a circular depression in the ground and asks his friends to help him dig. What they find leads to over two centuries of treasure hunting that is still going on to this day. Are these efforts worthwhile? Has the mystery been solved? What was found? Join us this week as we learn about th...

Everyone has a favourite shark and most people can only name a few. Chantel does a deep dive (pun intended) on all things sharks from their beginning millions of years ago, to their birth cycles, and some of the lesser-known (but equally cool) species. This episode is sharks on sharks on sharks. Happy swimming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharks have captured people’s interests, and deep fears, for thousands of years and none were as large, powerful or impressive as the largest ever known shark species: The Megalodon. Listen in as Meg tells you all about her namesake, The Megalodon, a shark that existed 23 - 3.6 million years ago. We’re kidding that Meghan named after the shark, but wouldn’t that be cool? Hosted on Acast. See acast...

In 1935, a tiger shark was captured off Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, and displayed in an aquarium. Days later, a shocking turn of events occurs when the shark vomits what appears to be a severed human arm, launching a full-scale investigation into who could be the real killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On August 10, 2000, one of the worst Submarine disasters took place. 118 men were trapped at the bottom of the Barents Sea, but no one was looking for them. Join us this week as Chantel takes us through the events of this tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimberly McAndrew was a shy, sweet young woman from a small town in Nova Scotia who had just moved to Halifax for University. Classes were starting in a few short weeks and she was excited for her next chapter to begin. She left work around 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 12, 1989 and was never seen again. This cold case may include multiple missing and murdered women with more than a few suspects. So...

It became the most famous ship in the world after tragically sinking in April 1912. RMS Titanic was lost for 73 years until Robert Ballard and his team located the wreck at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Join us this week as we discuss the wreck; diving into the many controversies over salvage rights, historical preservation, and respect for those who died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

This week Chantel teaches us about the captivating life and legacy of Cleopatra the VII and the ongoing quest to discover her long-lost tomb. Dive in with us as we continue the Lost at Sea series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Meg covers some of the better known haunted dolls including their origins, current locations, and the legends or experiences of each. If you have any dolls in the room, it's best to cover their ears so they don’t get any ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenger Deep is the deepest known part of our Ocean. Humans have been intrigued by it since its discovery in the 1800s, but who has taken the plunge to the bottom? Come join us as we learn about the deepest dives in history! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The deepest trenches in the ocean can be a scary thought; the void, the darkness, the unknown. Join us this week as Chantel unveils the secrets of the Mariana Trench, from its timeless formation to the haunting inhabitants below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lone island with a haunted past encompassing nearly a thousand years of war, deadly plagues, and an evil doctor with a penchant for brutal experiments on his patients sits abandoned and decaying with the only inhabitants being the ghosts that roam the crumbling hallways. Or is there more to the story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1998, Tom and Eileen Lonergan embarked on a diving trip to explore the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Eastern Australia. Two days later, the diving company would find their belongings and realize they made a terrible mistake with their headcount. Listen this week as we discuss this real-life nightmare, examining what went wrong, and what possibly happened to the couple. Hosted on Acast. Se...

This week we embark on a mythological voyage across the oceans as Chantel unravels the captivating lore and legends of mermaids and sirens from diverse cultures around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 1992, a small town was rocked by a grisly murder at the local McDonald’s. Three young men would brutally and senselessly kill to make off with the safe full of cash. This event destroyed lives and forever affected the small town of Sydney River, Nova Scotia. Tune in and learn of the events from start to finish and then some. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 1944, the USS Indianapolis would make its last trip after completing its largest mission to date. It is struck by two Japanese torpedoes in the Pacific Ocean and what happens next is a harrowing tale of tragedy and survival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On August 10, 2017 Kim Wall was brutally taken from this world by madman Peter Madsen in his amateur submarine. Today, Chantel discusses the events that led up to this fateful day and all those affected in the aftermath. Trigger Warning: Death, Dismemberment, SA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off the coast of Wales, UK, a small treacherous patch of rocks is host to an almost 250 year old lighthouse. We’re covering the tragic events that took place at The Smalls Lighthouse, discussing how isolation and weather can encourage tricks of the mind (or was it real?) and how these stories inspired a film dripping with atmosphere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we dive into the mystery and intrigue of the Bermuda Triangle! Join us as we discuss why this body of water became so notorious and what could be behind the numerous disappearances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Wednesday Chantel unravels the mysteries of the Blue Hole in Dahab, Egypt. Dive into our latest episode to discover the allure and dangers of this infamous spot. From its tragic tales to breathtaking depths, there's more than meets the eye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On April 18, 2020 Gabriel Wortman set off on a 13 hour killing spree leading to the largest mass shooting in Canadian history. This episode covers the timeline of events leading up to and during this brutal attack that covered 150 kms of rural Nova Scotia. We take a special focus on the 22 victims that were killed during this horrific event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

On December 6th 1917, a devastating explosion took place in Halifax Harbour taking almost 2000 lives and injuring 9000 more. Join us as we look into the fatal errors that contributed to the largest accidental explosion in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coast Files is a podcast jam-packed with ocean mysteries, ghost stories, science wonders and dark acts from scary people told by hosts and best friends, Chantel, Lindsay and Meghan. Every Wednesday you’ll learn about a new ocean phenomena, uncover the truth behind a historical mystery, or get goosebumps from a paranormal or true crime tale. Coast Files is not your ordinary, run of the mill true cr...